Travel news: 14 March

Globetrotter Wendy Gomersall on this week's travel tidbits...
KNITTING COURSE
The Watermill at Posara, Tuscany, oŠ ers a seven-night holiday, Knitting and La Bella Vita (from 10 to 17 May), when you’ll knit a scarf and cushion under tuition. From £1,310 per person, including meals, drinks, transfers from Pisa, excursion and goody bag. Flights extra.
020-7193 6246, www.watermill.net

STRICTLY CRUISES
The River Cruise Line’s new eight-day Strictly River Cruising trip includes afternoon and evening dances, and sightseeing in the Rhine Valley. Departing 10 October, it costs from £799 per person full board, including coach pickup.
0844-544 6581, www.rivercruiseline.co.uk

DYLAN WEEKENDS
To mark the centenary of Dylan Thomas, the usual Laugharne Weekend, 4 to 6 April, will be boosted by three extra Dylan Weekends: 2 to 5 May, 19 to 21, and 26 to 28 September.
01267-231557, www.discovercarmarthenshire.com